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YL51 YMK

2001 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,670 mi
Last recorded43,670 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600F19,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 YMK
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 43,670 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 43,345 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 43,342 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 41,443 miles

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

exhaust noisy

gear selector excessive wear

Fail 7 Jul 2018 41,443 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

gear selector excessive wear

Pass 27 Jul 2017 40,370 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 40,370 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 40,077 miles

1 of 2 rear lamp bulbs not working

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 39,313 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,313 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,230 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 36,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2013 32,818 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 32,818 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,586 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 29,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,324 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,789 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 14,248 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 10,426 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 10,167 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 9,422 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600F?

Based on 233,298 MOT tests across 21,936 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
762
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
21,936
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3,898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,113
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,718
wheel bearings have excessive free play 1,311
Full Honda CBR600F reliability report

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YL51 YMK is a 2001 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 19,420 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CBR600F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 3,898 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL51 YMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600F typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YL51 YMK registered?

YL51 YMK is a 2001 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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